PatchTheCVECVE-2023-26126: All versions of the package m.static are vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to improper input sanitization
CVE-2023-26126 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting m.static. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of the package m.static are vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to improper input sanitization of the path being requested via the requestFile function.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 37%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2023-05-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-26126?
m.static: upgrade to newer than 2.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-26126 being exploited?
CVE-2023-26126 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-26126 affect?
CVE-2023-26126 affects m.static. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). All versions of the package m.static are vulnerable to Directory Traversal due to improper input sanitization of the path being requested via the requestFile function.
How urgent is CVE-2023-26126?
Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action